West Berkshire · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Silchester
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Silchester. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Workplace fundraising days
- Customer days
Corporate fish and chip catering in Silchester
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Corporate fish and chip catering in Silchester, cooked to order
The van parks in the car park or yard, so staff do not have to go anywhere. For retirement send-offs and charity and fundraising days at work, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural businesses around Silchester can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a chip van a real treat. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Silchester (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a sandwich platter, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Silchester hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so service starts on time.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Common questions in Silchester
Is Silchester too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your finance team needs and we’ll explain.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every site asks for something different, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Business events near Silchester
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Across the RG7 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Silchester is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Silchester to Reading (8 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Silchester are The Vyne (3.3 miles south) and Stratfield Saye House (4.6 miles east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van. Silchester sits roughly 45 miles from central London.
We take the van to staff events all over RG7. Your staff event could be at a house on Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Silchester we cover include Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Silchester include Hosehill Lake.
Nearby places to Silchester
Other occasions in Silchester
Events we cater in Silchester
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Silchester, people book us for events such as:
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Retirement send-offs
- Fish Friday treats
- Lunch for site crews
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.4 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Lunchtime staff treats in Silchester are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 4:00pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- You get a quote and answers to facilities’ questions.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with your facilities team.
- We cook to order for each group as they come out.
- We pack up and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for staff at the hatch
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch